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By Harold Evans. 2017
The right words are oxygen to our ideas, but the digital era, with all of its TTYL, LMK, and WTF,…
has been cutting off that oxygen flow. The compulsion to be precise has vanished from our culture, and in writing of every kind we see a trend towards more--more speed and more information but far less clarity. The author, one of the greatest newspaper editors of our time, provides practical examples of how editing and rewriting can make for better communication, even in the digital age. Bestseller. 2017.By Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jeremy McCarter. 2016
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking musical 'Hamilton' is as revolutionary as its subject, the poor kid from the Caribbean who fought the…
British, defended the Constitution, and helped to found the United States. Fusing hip-hop, pop, R&B, and the best traditions of theatre, this show broadens the sound of Broadway. Miranda, along with Jeremy McCarter, a cultural critic and theater artist who was involved in the project from its earliest stages, trace its development from an improbable performance at the White House to its landmark opening night on Broadway six years later. Bestseller. 2016.By Pier Bryden, David S Goldbloom. 2016
Portrays a week in the life of Dr. David Goldbloom as he treats patients, communicates with families, and trains staff…
at CAMH, the largest psychiatric facility in Canada. Describes his daily encounters with a wide range of psychiatric concerns - from his own patients and their families to Emergency Department arrivals – and puts a human face on an often misunderstood area of medical expertise. Investigates a wide range of mental issues, from schizophrenia and borderline personality disorder to post-traumatic stress syndrome and autism. Bestseller. 2016.By Hunter S Thompson. 2013
Against a backdrop of late-night tattoo sessions and soldier-of-fortune trade shows, Dr. Thompson is at his apocalyptic best--covering emblematic events…
such as the 1987-88 presidential campaign, with Vice President George Bush, Sr., fighting for his life against Republican competitors like Alexander Haig, Pat Buchanan, and Pat Robertson; detailing the GOP's obsession with drugs and drug abuse; while at the same time capturing momentous social phenomena as they occurred, like the rise of cable, satellite TV, and CNN--24 hours of mainline news. 2013.By Joseph J Ellis. 2004
From the French and Indian War to Mount Vernon, from the American Revolution to the presidency, Ellis delivers what will…
stand the test of time as the definitive biography of the greatest American icon. Bestseller. 2004.By Kirstie McLellan Day, Ron MacLean. 2015
In his 28 years on 'Hockey Night in Canada' and now as host of Rogers' 'Hometown Hockey', Ron has met…
fascinating people from coast to coast and has great stories to tell. From London to Castlegar, Yellowknife to Cole Harbour, Medicine Hat to Trois Rivieres, from Bantam to Junior B to the NHL, our country is full of great characters: players, coaches, hockey moms and hockey dads; rivalries, practical jokes, careers that grew out of nothing and "can't lose" prospects who flamed out too soon - all compelling, entertaining and inspiring. Bestseller. 2015.By Mark Sakamoto. 2014
The heart-rending true story of two families on either side of the Second World War, and a moving tribute to…
the nature of forgiveness. Bestseller. Winner of Canada Reads 2018. 2014.By Margot Lee Shetterly. 2016
Before John Glenn orbited Earth or Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as…
“human computers” used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space. Among these problem-solvers were a group of exceptionally talented African American women, some of the brightest minds of their generation. The book follows the interwoven accounts of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, four African American women who participated in some of NASA’s greatest successes. Bestseller. 2016.By Gerald L Posner. 2015
Revealing a history of mysterious deaths, shady characters, and moral and political tensions, exposes the inner workings of the Catholic…
Church to trace how the Vatican evolved from an institution of faith into an extremely wealthy corporate power. Bestseller. 2015. If you request this book on CD it will be on 2 or more CDs. You must play the first CD to the end before playing the next CD.By Lynn Vincent, Todd Burpo. 2010
Burpo, a pastor in Nebraska, relates the 2003 experiences reported by his three-year-old son Colton, who believes that during an…
emergency appendectomy he died, went to heaven, and returned to life. Colton describes seeing Jesus, angels, and deceased relatives. c2010.By Pat Hancock. 2003
A collection of chilling true ghost stories, from all across Canada, to send shivers down your spine. From poltergeists who…
terrorize hunters in a remote cabin to a man who gets frightened to death in a graveyard - prepare yourself to be haunted! Grades 4-7. Bestseller. 2003.By Malala Yousafzai, Christina Lamb. 2013
When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and…
fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday October 9, 2012, she almost paid the ultimate price. Bestseller. 2013.Michael Pollan elegantly brings together in a single narrative this unruly history, the story of the current resurgence in psychedelic…
research, and his own fantastic personal adventure with these substances. This is a brand new story about these incredible drugs, which today are demonstrating a remarkable usefulness in treating mental conditions such as PTSD, depression, and end-of-life anxiety. Bestseller. 2018.By Tiger Woods. 2001
The twenty-five-year-old champion explains his mental and physical approaches to winning. Woods analyzes every aspect of the game from putting…
to choosing the right club. Explains the fundamentals of his movements and techniques and how to work a course. Includes useful tips from other players. Bestseller. 2001.By Thomas Boswell. 1982
A baseball writer for the "Washington Post" reports on the new statistic, the Total Average, and analyzes such figures as…
Bill Veeck, Earl Weaver, Steve Carlton, Pete Rose, and Reggie Jackson. Some strong language. Bestseller. 1982.By Harold S Kushner. 1996
Kushner, who wrote "When Bad Things Happen to Good People", asserts that individuals demand too much of themselves in regard…
to sin and guilt. By offering a different approach to the story of Adam and Eve, Kushner suggests that God forgives our mistakes - experiences from which people learn and grow. Bestseller. 1996.By Regis Philbin. 2011
Memoir of talk-show host Regis Philbin (born 1931) recalls his climb to fame, including his stint on The Joey Bishop…
Show. Shares anecdotes about famous guests and their influence on him. Highlights working with morning cohosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Kelly Ripa. Foreword by Dave Letterman. Bestseller. 2011.By Ezra Levant. 2014
Fracking involves injecting millions of gallons of water mixed with sand and chemicals into a well deep underground to fracture…
shale rock and release previously inaccessible reserves of oil and gas. The United States, Canada, North Africa, and the Middle East have vast reserves of shale gas and accessing it will mean a seismic shift in energy geopolitics. OPEC, environmentalists, and communities throughout North America are fighting hard to stop fracking, here Levant debunks their motivations and arguments, while arguing that fracking's benefits outweigh its costs, even environmentally. c2014.By David Breashears. 1999
Autobiography of American mountaineer and cinematographer who made the IMAX film, Everest, in 1996. Discusses his motivation and recounts many…
of his hazardous exploits climbing vertical cliffs and scaling the world's highest peaks. Provides details about his film-making expedition on Everest during the notorious blizzard that took nine lives. Bestseller. 1999.By Helen Thomas. 1999
White House journalist for more than five decades chronicles her work, covering all of the presidents since John F. Kennedy.…
Shares personal reminiscences of the U.S. leaders as well as of the First Ladies. Bestseller. 1999.